in\ a\ world\ of\ one's\ own
- in\ a\ world\ of\ one's\ own
• in a world of one's own
• in a world by oneself
1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people.
They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain.
2a. In deep thought or concentration.
Mary is in a world of her own when she is playing the piano.
lose oneself
2b. slang
Not caring about or connected with other people in thoughts or actions. - Usually used sarcastically.
That boy is in a world all by himself. He never knows what is happening around him.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань".
Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс.
1997.
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